Meredith Bailey
Phone: 757-567-2026
E-mail: mbaileyg@gmu.edu
PMB# 1302, 4450 Rivanna Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030


Qualifications

Hard-working and creative, I have experience in problem solving both within the art world and in professional settings. I enjoy interaction with children and those who are eager to learn about things which I am passionate about. I have almost 14 years of dance and vocal training, and eight years of involvement in theater. I speak a moderate amount of conversational Spanish and I am technically proficient in MS Office Suite and similar programs.

 Education

2007-Present (anticipated graduation May 2011)
George Mason University GPA 3.2
Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Minor in History with a Focus on American and Early to Modern British

2003-2007
Great Bridge High School GPA 3.5
Honors Degree, Technical Vocations Certificate, National Honor Society, AP Scholar

Field Experience

2010-2011 Assistant Production Manager
Studio Series Season, George Mason University

Theatre for Kids/Teens- a summer program for youth ages 4-18. Assistant Directed, choreographed dance routines, coached vocal and acting performance for “Annie” (ages 4-12) and “Surf’s Up (ages 13-18)

2010 Lighting Design
Designed plot, created cues and effects to enhance the performance of the play.

  • Ten Minute Play Festival at George Mason University
  • Pericles, Prince of Tyre at George Mason University

2009 Lighting Design
Designed plot, created cues and effects to enhance the performance of the play.
  • Room Service at George Mason University
  • Shakespeare In Hollywood (Assistant Design under Timothy M. Chew) at George Mason University

2006-2008 Participant/ Educator
Shakespeare Institute at Tidewater Community College
Assisted in instructing students (ages 11 to 18) on day-to-day running of theatrical troupe as well as teaching classes on Shakespearean History and Context of his plays.

2004-2007 Miscellaneous
  • 2007 “DANCER” in Step Up 2
  • District Choir, Southeastern District Virginia.
  • Extemporaneous Speech, VHSL 2nd Place


2006 Assistant Director
The Standard of the Man at Great Bridge High School, VTA and SETC
Assisted director by editing cues, taking notes, surveying runs and coordinating with crew and cast.


Timothy M. Chew, Academic/Professional Reference, 703-993-1123
Ed Jacob, Professional Reference, 757-822-5245